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Before the fourth match of the ongoing 5-match T20 series between India and England, former Indian batsman Subramaniam Badrinath has expressed serious concerns. While countless cricket fans are crazy to see Vaibhav Suryavanshi in action for the Indian cricket team once again, Badrinath was a bit skeptical about the future of the young batsman.
There was no doubt about the talent of Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Subramaniam Badrinath also acknowledged the immense talent shown by the budding cricketer during his matches with Rajasthan Royals in the IPL and with the India A team.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is likely to play the fourth T20 match against England
Despite being recognized as one of the rare talents, the former cricketer is afraid to say that the fall from the peak could be even steeper for Vaibhav. India will play the fourth T20 match of the tour against England tonight on July 9 in Bristol.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is expected to retain his place in the playing eleven as the team management has faith in the emerging talent. So far, the 15-year-old has scored only 14 and 13 runs in his last two matches. Vaibhav, known for his ultra-aggressive batting, hit 4 sixes in his last two matches.
He opened his international account with 6 runs off the bowling of England’s premium pacer Joffra Archer. In his first match, England spinner Will Jacks took his wicket, and in the next match, a well-directed bouncer on the off stump took the edge of Vaibhav’s gloves and dismissed him early in the previous match.
Subramaniam Badrinath’s prediction seems shocking
By dismissing him twice, the England cricket team showed that an opening batsman can be dismissed with a proper game plan. Subramaniam Badrinath fears that the decline of Vaibhav Suryavanshi may accelerate further.
Badrinath said, “I hope that we have not just promoted Vaibhav Suryavanshi.”
He said, “He has made a great start and is a great hitter. But suddenly it seems that Jofra Archer is sorting him out. I hope he has not been promoted so early because such players tend to peak higher than others when their form is good. But the decline for such players is also sharper when the form is bad.”
It is important for India to win this match in Bristol
Tonight’s match is a must-win match for the Indian cricket team at any cost as the home team is leading 2-0 in the 5-match T20 series with one match in Durham being washed out due to rain.
If England continue to dominate India and claim another win, they will snatch the series from the Shreyas Iyer-led side. India has come to play a white-ball match against England after losing 2-0 to Ireland in the two-match T20 series.
Losing a T20 series is a rare occurrence in Indian cricket. If they lose two consecutive series then the team will face a lot of questions. Once again the eyes will be on Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Will he be able to take advantage of the opportunity he got in Bristol this time? Indian cricket fans are eagerly waiting to see another explosive innings from the young batsman.
